Common use of Interpretation and Governing Law Clause in Contracts

Interpretation and Governing Law. This Release shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning. It shall not be construed strictly for or against you or any of the Released Parties. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the term “or” shall be deemed to include the term “and” and the singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other. Captions are intended solely for convenience of reference and shall not be used in the interpretation of this Release. This Release shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia applicable to contracts made and to be performed therein, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles. BY SIGNING BELOW, THIS RELEASE IS AGREED TO AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPTED BY: Date: June 29, 2017 /s/ XXXXXX X. XXXXX Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx Personnel #: 00001718 Date: June 29, 2017 /s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX Senior Vice President Human Resources, Compliance and IS Altria Group, Inc. On behalf of the Company

Interpretation and Governing Law. This Release shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning. It shall not be construed strictly for or against you or any of the Released Parties. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the term “or” shall be deemed to include the term “and” and the singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other. Captions are intended solely for convenience of reference and shall not be used in the interpretation of this Release. This Release shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia applicable to contracts made and to be performed therein, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles. BY SIGNING BELOW, THIS RELEASE IS AGREED TO AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPTED BY: Date: June 299/25/19 /s/ XXXXX X. XXXXXXXXXXX, 2017 /s/ XXXXXX XX. Xxxxx X. XXXXX Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xx. Personnel #: 00001718 00051909 Date: June 29, 2017 /s/ 9/25/19 By:/s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Senior Vice President Chief Human ResourcesResources Officer, Chief Compliance and IS Officer Altria Group, Inc. On behalf of the Company

Interpretation and Governing Law. This Release shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning. It shall not be construed strictly for or against you or any of the Released Parties. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the term “or” shall be deemed to include the term “and” and the singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other. Captions are intended solely for convenience of reference and shall not be used in the interpretation of this Release. This Release shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia applicable to contracts made and to be performed therein, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles. BY SIGNING BELOW, THIS RELEASE IS AGREED TO AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPTED BY: Date: June 29May 1, 2017 2020 /s/ XXXXXX X. XXXXX XXXXXXX III Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx Personnel #: 00001718 Xxxxxxx III Date: June 29May 1, 2017 2020 By: /s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Senior Vice President Chief Human Resources, Resources Officer Chief Compliance and IS Officer Altria Group, Inc. On behalf of the CompanyInc.

Interpretation and Governing Law. This Release shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning. It shall not be construed strictly for or against you me or any of the Released Parties. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the term “or” shall be deemed to include the term “and” and the singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other. Captions are intended solely for convenience of reference and shall not be used in the interpretation of this Release. This Release shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia applicable to contracts made and to be performed therein, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles. BY SIGNING BELOW, THIS RELEASE IS AGREED TO AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPTED BY: Date: June 29, 2017 /s/ XXXXXX X. XXXXX Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx ________________________ ______________________________ «FULLNAME» Personnel #: 00001718 «XXXXX» Date: June 29, 2017 /s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX Senior ________________________ By___________________________ Vice President Human Resources, Compliance and IS Altria Group, Inc. Client Services On behalf of the Company

Interpretation and Governing Law. This Release shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning. It shall not be construed strictly for or against you or any of the Released Parties. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the term “or” shall be deemed to include the term “and” and the singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other. Captions are intended solely for convenience of reference and shall not be used in the interpretation of this Release. This Release shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia applicable to contracts made and to be performed therein, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles. BY SIGNING BELOW, THIS RELEASE IS AGREED TO AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPTED BY: Date: June 29, 2017 06/06/2018 /s/ XXXXXX XXXXX X. XXXXX Xxxxxx XXXXXXX Xxxxx X. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Personnel #: 00001718 269338 Date: June 29, 2017 6/8/2018 By: /s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Senior Vice President Human Resources, Compliance and IS Altria Group, Inc. On behalf of the Company

Interpretation and Governing Law. This Release shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning. It shall not be construed strictly for or against you me or any of the Released Parties. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the term “or” shall be deemed to include the term “and” and the singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other. Captions are intended solely for convenience of reference and shall not be used in the interpretation of this Release. This Release shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia applicable to contracts made and to be performed therein, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles. BY SIGNING BELOW, THIS RELEASE IS AGREED TO AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPTED BY: Date: June 29March 2, 2017 2015 /s/ XXXXXX XXXXX X. XXXXX Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxx Personnel #: 00001718 54586 Date: June 29March 12, 2017 2015 /s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX Senior J. XXXX XXXXXX J. Xxxx XxXxxx Vice President President, Human Resources, Compliance and IS Resources Altria Group, Client Services Inc. On behalf of the Company